BL8 2LZ is a well-regarded residential area on Fieldhead Avenue, 0.7km from Cockey Moor in Bury (Bury). Administratively it sits within Bury West ward and the Bury North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BL8, BL8 2LZ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £267k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BL8 2LZ are sourced from Output Area E00025050 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIELDHEAD AVENUE, BL8 2LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIELDHEAD AVENUE, BL8 2LZ.
246
53
£ 50,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
BL8 2LZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £267k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BL8 2LZ. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 210,750
12 sales · Mean £ 215,000
Terraced
£ 266,750
2 sales · Mean £ 266,750
school Local Schools
Greenhill Primary School
Chantlers Primary School
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Lowercroft Primary School
Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Primary School, Bury
The Elton High School
Elton Community Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Go Local Extra0.5 km
- Graham Eyes High Class Butchers Ltd0.7 km
- Seddons Farm Butchers0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cafe Six0.5 km
- The Barracks Cafe0.6 km
- Gourmet Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Grillbox0.8 km
- Bury Cancer Support Centre0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Spar0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Moon0.8 km
- Rahan Tandoori Take-away0.8 km
- Stephens Street Chippery0.9 km
- Lighthouse Fish Bar0.4 km
- Salt & Pepper0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Black Bull Hotel0.7 km
- The Rose & Crown0.8 km
- The Wellington Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bury Metrolink2.2 km
- Radcliffe Metrolink3.2 km
- Whitefield Metrolink5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chantlers Avenue0.2 km
- Greenhill Road0.2 km
- Greenhill Road0.2 km
- Chantlers Avenue0.2 km
- Wadebridge Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BL82LZ · Data under Open Government Licence